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When José is growing up, slavery has been abolished on #Martinique but many of the black residents still survive in slavery-like conditions. We see him growing up first with his grandmother then his mother and the juxtaposition of reality aside the frequent joy of being a child. This edition had some critiques with it that really added to the story. I often don‘t like childhood stories, but this one worked for me.

#ReadingAmericas2023

I was hesitating between this one and the Pratchett reflections... And I know that at one point I just have to read this even if it is probably not a happy book. so here I go.